Last Saturday I saw the dermatologist after consistent and annoying breakouts. The derm prescribed me Acanya for the AM and Ziana for PM.

Brief background: I'm a 32 year old Asian male. I've dealt with acne since I was a teenager. Oily skin.

Saturday PM: Shower - apply Ziana on clean/dry face (I was instructed to apply to my entire face) - apply moisturizer (Derm gave me Cerave PM). PM routine will not be repeated from hereon because it does not change.

Sunday AM: Don't feel any difference on face. Wash face - apply Acanya on clean/dry face (Again I was instructed to apply to entire face) - apply moisturizer (Derm gave me Cerave AM w/ 30spf). AM routine will not be repeated from hereon because it does not change.

Sunday PM: Notice face is less oily. Blotchy skin is diminished.

Monday AM: Notice face is slightly red from topicals. Apply Acanya with slight stinging. Face is definitely less oily than usual.

Monday PM: Skin is starting to flake more. Notice purging - bumps previously under the skin are starting to come to surface.

Tuesday AM: Skin is more flaky, stings more. Breaking out.

Tuesday PM: Status quo

Wednesday AM: Status quo

Wednesday PM: Blotchy skin has really diminished. Oil production has decreased. Skin is much smoother. Tonight I gently removed flaky skin while showering. Breakouts still visible. Bumps still under skin, purging continues.